Finishing the Foundation | Building Our Alaskan Cabin

[@СергейКузьмишин-щ6о]

Hi from Russia Moscow. Привет!! We are couple - funs of you! You are so lovely and hardworking! It is nothing impossible to Chris to do ore operate. We learned by you to do foundation of our house in a kitchen garden. We glad of your progress and goodness. Our husband impruves his English by your video. We wish you our hearts. Serg and Marina

[@northtoalaska2022]

Hello Sergey and Marina! 👋 😃 it is great to hear that you find our videos so helpful in your life ❤️ very heartwarming 😊 thank you so much for your kind words!

[@mikeduda3173]

Great way to learn English. Fun and easy. Enjoy. We do

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Building in the snow in Alaska is quite the task.... Stay warm....Thanks for sharing

[@northtoalaska2022]

It does present some new challenges, 🙂 but progress must go forward!

[@williamfinders6259]

Brother you got one good ones. your wife that is not afraid to work. been watching from the start of build.

[@northtoalaska2022]

This is true, we make a great team. Without each other, we would be lost! Thank you

[@mikepagliei426]

Love watching you young husband and wife working together! Is this your first build together? Can’t wait to see what’s next

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! We have been together for about 12 years, so we have had many DIY projects together at our old home in Pennsylvania. But this is our first time building a home to live in 🙂

[@KellieGore]

That dog is having the time of his life 😍

[@northtoalaska2022]

Benelli loves living out here! It has brought him much joy 😅

[@MitchellsInAlaska]

You can definitely tell Chris is an experienced equipment operator

[@rolandhiltz5197]

Good job you guys. Great start to a strong structure. Wish you God speed.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you, We used to have an old worn out Kubota excavator on our Pennsylvania property for about a year to do dirt work and property maintenance. Those hours spent in the seat are still coming in handy to save money.

[@Diver420420]

That looks solid. It’s not going anywhere. Good job guys. I hope we still see videos when the weather gets bad.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you Diver! We will continue to make videos of our progress to share all winter 🙂

[@gregwhite7957]

You must have spent nearly a fortune on those pressure treater 2x12s. Nice foundation for sure. You two are doing magnificent work.

[@Chris_at_Home]

They do everything right, from building the driveway to a good foundation., nothing is done half ass. I can’t wait to see how it’s framed and insulated. It’s going to be a pretty big place.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Haha, treated lumber is not cheap. Hopefully, it is a good investment for the long-term durability of the cabin!

[@househen1]

I love the way you guys work together! I hope you can get it at least dried in before the snow starts piling up.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! I am sure we will be shoveling snow off of the structure until we get it under the roof but as long as we can keep the subfloor semi dry it should be ok 🙂

[@phuongvo3051]

Im so impressed what you build the foundation polls , the way you put a plastic to prevent the moist from the ground add gravel on top is a great idea , so professional, great channel , its very interesting 👍

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you 😊 we are doing the best work we can, and hopefully it will last us many years.

[@paullarsen6592]

Thanks!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Wow, thank you! You are the first person to ever give us a tip here, 🙂 glad you enjoyed our video!

[@johnyb9884]

Your channel will definitely be successful. You both are absolutely capable and you have all the ingredients that people want to see: the dog, tools, wife that’s tough as nails, yet sweet commentator, husband who knows how to build, and, of course, righteous beard! You’ve picked Alaska and are building off grid. I really look forward to your videos to watch your progress. I learn something each time. God bless.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Our channel seems to be growing faster than anticipated and we have had so many nice folks like yourself commenting 😊 possibly some of the attributes you mentioned are helping! It is great to hear you are enjoying our videos so much! Thank you for your kind words 😁❤️

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Beautiful dog

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! ❤️

[@dustup2249]

True pioneering spirit. I admire your dedication to forging a homestead in such a rugged and beautiful part of America.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 😊 It is a hard path to go but it will be worth it in the long run!

[@harleysmith3479]

GREAT JOB YOU TWO WORK WELL TOGEATHER HAVE A BLESS DAY LOVE THE DOG

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you ❤️

[@gokhanpolat1286]

Hello friends. I hope you will complete your house soon. I felt cold even while watching it🥶. Greetings from Türkiye.🇹🇷

[@northtoalaska2022]

Hello friend! We will probably work on our home for most of the winter 🙂 we will try to stay warm. 👋

[@gokhanpolat1286]

@@northtoalaska2022 Since the language I speak is Turkish, I also use English translation. I want to support you by commenting. I hope I'm not writing anything wrong.

[@northtoalaska2022]

You are doing great! If you prefer to respond in Turkish that works well for us too, the translator on our end works very well! 🙂 thank you so much for your support ❤️

[@gokhanpolat1286]

Tamamdır . Birazda siz çeviri kullanin😊

[@judas29]

Good life,good people and awesome dog..

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you 🙂

[@williamryan4407]

I think that is a smart idea putting the plastic vabour barrier I take pics of that and show the Inspectour very smart.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you, we think it is worth the extra effort. Our area of Alaska has no building codes or inspections, but we do work to make a strong durable cabin. We want to live in it for a long time.

[@bobflores]

Very stout foundation. It'll be interesting to see if that vertical culvert will work to keep the water line from freezing. The closed in and insulated crawl space should help as well to keep things under the house from freezing. Looking forward to seeing your house going up. Have you shared the house plans? Thanks for the video.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! There will be more to the culvert pipe at a later time that we will share. We have not shared the plans of the home because we have had to make several revisions to our final plan due to certain material availability and costs in our area. It will be a small cabin with a partial loft, we are working to keep it lightweight but insulated very well to reduce heating needs from wood or alternative. We will be building a cold roof system even though it is a cathedral ceiling. Ice damning is a big issue here. Thank you for your support!

[@oscartheg6674]

Calling from the lower 48 ,love your dog aney stick will do, stay safe, really enjoy your videos thank you.i got to say my grandfather was Gunner from Denmark,He would definitely approve of your foundation I mean that's old school heavy duty wow thank you.love your content, may God continue to richly bless you.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! And God Bless!

[@darrylhayes9066]

You guys planned that well getting the plastic down and rock down before the snow GREAT JOB

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! We lucked out by beating the weather. It went from fall to winter overnight.

[@chriswright.t3phase857]

You are putting Milwaukee drills to the test. They should sponsor you guys. Looking great. Love the channel.

[@northtoalaska2022]

That would be great! 😅 we don't normally accept any type of sponsorship but that would be very helpful. Thank you!

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Good luck building your cabin

[@northtoalaska2022]

❤️

[@jwfinley7808]

Hang on enything 2 or more inches will push out!

[@kirkschellhammer6593]

So many people don't put a vapor barrier under the cabin Nice job

[@bobf12]

Whew...that's a deep frost line. Good looking job on the plastic and gravel. That will work well in the future.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@athomewithjenny]

Congratulations on getting that foundation done!!

[@northtoalaska2022]

👍👍 thank you 😊

[@katz5434]

Great barrier prep work for future installs to go in later down the track. Look forward to the rest of the build as you go guys!👍

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks! 🙂

[@forgetn]

Cannot believe how much you accomplished

[@northtoalaska2022]

Still a long way to go! But we are getting there 🙂

[@wobdeehomestead]

Looking good, hope the weather holds off for you guys to get more done.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Us too! The weather has been quite the roller coaster ride this year 🙂

[@junewrogg6137]

Nice work!!! You make a great team.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you 😊

[@donaldshields2483]

Keep up the good work it looks very good so far I enjoy watching you very hard workers so I will be watching god bless

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you and God bless 🙏

[@10putty]

Another good episode, the house/cabin has a great foundation.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! We are hopeful it will last us a long time 😊

[@jeffsizemore6869]

Great job on your guys home

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you 🙂

[@davideyres1628]

Your foundation looks great like all the thought and detail you both put in what you do can't wait for more progress All best wishes from Southampton England UK

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you for the best wishes, Much appreciated!

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Great video

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks!

[@CCRider5312]

Awesome love the progress !!! 😁👍🏼

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you CcRider 🙂 👍

[@rossbrown1748]

Great progress guys, very exciting!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@MsSephrena]

Excellent job - Should be nice and stable - And, smart using the plastic to prevent moisture - Thanks again for sharing....

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you 😊 ❤️

[@junboloy]

Thank for sharing your projects and I been wanting for you to post this part ❤

[@northtoalaska2022]

You are most welcome 🙂 glad we can share with everyone!

[@royconnell2506]

Looks great. Good work you two 👍👍👍

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙂

[@NikolaiAstaf]

Интересное инженерное решение. Отличный фундамент получился! Распорка, Балки! Хорошая работа! Классное видео! Мне понравилось! Круто Круто!!!👍👍👍

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks 😁

[@rossbrown1748]

Hey guys, really happy to see you continuing on with the cabin build

[@northtoalaska2022]

Us too! Progress has been slowed down because of the weather but we will keep working on it whenever possible 🙂

[@johncambra9332]

Ten thousand years from now they will dig up your house and say hey these people knew how to build a lasting house. God bless you two. Love you

[@Hans-k9d]

😂agree

[@seanprice2990]

Thanks for the upload. I really enjoy watching you guys living your best lives. Keep up the good work! 🇦🇺❤

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you, glad you are enjoying our videos 😊❤️

[@valeriebostick1913]

Wow brilliant idea 🇬🇧😊

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks! 🙂

[@lordviciousswede]

Great start. Lots of smart fixes in the beginning will keep big problems from popping up later. Nice work.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Agreed 👍 thank you 😁

[@lynngatlin4469]

That's the best built foundation I've seen built yet on any of these Alaskan adventures

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you, we want it to last our lifetime.

[@theschwarts]

That is excellent work!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks 🙂

[@debbietrebilcoe9441]

Great progress

[@northtoalaska2022]

🙂

[@DianaBouvier9912]

Good job. I enjoy your videos!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙂

[@macmcdonald9347]

The best foundation covering I seen on KZbin, Best of luck to you two.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙂

[@rayboucher479]

Bought them carriage bolts and nuts at Home Depot for between $5 and $10 each depending on the length for my 100 foot deck. Then found out you could buy the exact same ones by the small box at the nut and bolt store for about $1 each ! Boy was I pissed . So do not forget to shop if possible.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you for sharing. Our location is limited in options but I will research if we have a nut and bolt supply anywhere local with better prices.

[@cathyjones3403]

You guys are doing a fantastic job 👏👏👏👏. Wonderful video, the vapor barrier was a great idea and it’s done right

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@kindness5130]

Just found your channel. Wow! Hard working couple. Looking forward to following your journey and build. Blessings.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you, glad you could join us on our adventure! 😊 🙏

[@ridetofreedomf.e.3039]

👏👏👏👏💪🥶 saludos y fuerza desde Barcelona

[@northtoalaska2022]

🙂👋👋

[@dcba43210a]

Well done

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you 🙂

[@coolhand66]

I like what you did guys especially putting in the tarp down and then gravel over that's really smart it won't have any vegetation growing underneath your place also somebody told me Alaska also take small gravel like you had and the first five feet around the house gravel it and then roll it multiple times and compact gravel really tightly you will have no vegetation grow around your house you'll kill it it will kill the vegetation if you have a 5-ft gravel strip from the house out and then compacted really really heavy

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you, that is interesting thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@loislandman520]

Just found your videos. Love them.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you found us! Thank you 🙂

[@conniewright8080]

You two make it look so easy - you don't complain - everything you both do is to perfection - thanks for another great video

[@northtoalaska2022]

We do our best 🙂 thank you for your kind words, we appreciate it!

[@popsdevoss7097]

Looking good

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@kresimirbazijanec3730]

Hey Gang 👋, great posting, you guys are amazing, inspirational and motivating for others to follow ìn your footsteps God's Good Blessings to you and your beautiful family keep up the great work love U guys XOXOXO stay safe and healthy

[@northtoalaska2022]

Hello 👋 glad to hear you enjoyed our video 🙂 thank you and God bless🙏❤️❤️

[@sgrvtl7183]

BRAVO! You two ROCK!! I love how you have calculated everything out, you make it look so smooth & easy. Dealing with cold and less sunlight is a challenge, but I do believe you two have observed from past winters what it is like and you just keep on!!! GOOD JOB!!!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️

[@debbiemiller7342]

Nice progress!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks 🙂

[@rb2530]

Foundation is looking good. Those three rows of columns will mitigate the racking in an earthquake. Good job catching that.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙂

[@alexdieudonne1924]

Very professional makes contractors look wanting at times.

[@kennethtresvik3152]

your video's are great! i like it when you explain what your doing and keep them smiles coming!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you are enjoying the videos! We do try to explain important parts if it seems it will help everyone understand what we are trying to accomplish 🙂

[@mjjackson-kh8mq]

this channel is excellent and also you guys are pretty bad ass out there in the wilderness building a home. thank you for the video

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙂 glad you are enjoying the adventure with us!

[@wadeprior5203]

Good afternoon you guys hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving keep up the good worker one step at a time you're getting it done slowly but have a great day and God bless you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@northtoalaska2022]

Good afternoon 😊 we had a great Thanksgiving! Hope you did too! God bless 🙏 ❤️

[@claireleboucher4597]

What a amazing job guys( Kisses from France

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! ❤️

[@100lsenior]

This is a wonderful video.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad to hear you liked it! 👍

[@laurencewilkins3413]

hi just found the channel great to see your early work looking great

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you found us 🙂 thank you!

[@pietervandermerwe6855]

Great work

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks!

[@TheKDubW]

Looks like you got just enough of a break in the weather to make some good cabin progress. Looks like the top eight to twelve inches of ground was frozen. You made quick work of the plumbing with the backhoe. That size backhoe was perfect for the size of your work footprint. The piers look really good. The vapor barrier was a nice idea. I haven't seen an update on the status of the spring. Is that going to be able to get you enough daily water? Nice job once again. Thanks for the video.

[@northtoalaska2022]

It was frozen! The excavator had a difficult time cutting into the frost. We were cutting it close but were able to finish just in time. You will be happy to know our next video is about the spring and where we are currently with it. Spoiler, it has been working out great for us! We are excited to finish the final part in the springtime but for now, we are just thankful to have a water supply within walking distance 😀 thanks for your support!

[@donaldgarrison4313]

Such hard workers !! Make c it happen Guys !!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you ❤️

[@apollinarispeter]

No snow yet in Ketchikan Alaska we are still waiting can send some snow to us thank you 🙏🏻

[@northtoalaska2022]

All of our snow has mostly melted, it has been very warm this week with a lot of rain in Kenai! 🙂

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Lot of cold work. Thanks for sharing

[@northtoalaska2022]

That it was! Thank you! 😀

[@smeefamily54]

All the best and stay warm. Give the pup a "pat on the head" for me. From Petawawa, Ontario.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you, will do! 😊

[@theodorebormet1780]

great job!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@centexan]

So happy to see your building standards and quality. Even the overkill in some places. You see too many trying to go on the cheap and cut some corners that shouldn't be cut.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! We are giving it our best shot to make it last, and work well as a permanent living solution 🙂

[@davidwick4298]

I'm enjoying your video's and I look forward to seeing your cabin done 👍. You two stay safe and warm. Thank you for your video's.❤❤😊😊.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you 🙂

[@steelexpress_1]

Good job guys. Looking forward to the next video already🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙂 we have another great video to share soon!

[@jasondavis1816]

Way to go day to day you guys doing hang in looking good great progress

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙂

[@hannahwells9397]

Its a small thing that doesn't matter; but I do love when people take the cardboard concrete forms off. the attention to detail you're putting in is amazing. I've been under a few houses with vapor barrier under them but I've never seen anyone burry it before.

[@richardraymond9108]

You two are a God blessed team

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 😀

[@h3llrayzor59]

Love the Lam. Beams!!! That Cabin will be there for Many Decades. You guys do such great work. Your Videos could be 2+ Hours & I'd still watch every minute. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Cheers from CA 🍻

[@northtoalaska2022]

We are doing the best work we can 🙂 we hope the home will last us many good years! 🍻

[@charlenegrady8781]

Great progress. Love your content and look forward to each video. Thank you for sharing. Stay warm and take care from Cape Cod👍🇺🇸❤️

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you 😁❤️❤️

[@denniscarreno5882]

Nice build guys! Stay safe n warm….greetings from down under Australia…

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙂

[@jacquescavaille]

Bonjour . Heureux de vous revoir vous m'avez beaucoup manqué . 👍Amitiés de PARIS 🌹

[@northtoalaska2022]

Good morning friend 🙂 ❤️

[@j-dawg4015]

Nice work guys 👌🇦🇺

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks!

[@jimmygraham5693]

Excellent video and very enjoyable. I am always impressed watching you on your skid steer.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙂

[@samebert4440]

Same system I used building my home almost 20 years ago... Still holding strong as ever...

[@northtoalaska2022]

Good to hear! Hope ours stands many years too!

[@majahopper7158]

Very impressive job you both are doing 👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 😀

[@Smba1111]

Hola! Desde España(Europa), me gustan mucho sus vídeos, son muy entretenidos y dinamicos, y hablan lo justo para explicar sin aburrir. Por otra parte estan haciendo ustedes un buen trabajo, muy sólido, muy buenos cimientos. 👍

[@45ltr]

Been watching Simple Living With Biata and her home build and the different approaches you both have in home builds , keen to see how you get on , binge watched all day and almost catched up , cheers from Scotland

[@northtoalaska2022]

Interesting! There are a lot of ways to get the same result undoubtedly. Even though our area has no codes, regulations, or inspections we still work to follow the correct guidelines and advised construction methods for this sub-arctic region. We want the home to last our lifetime and be comfortable for many years living inside it full-time. It is quite the possibility we will live in it for the rest of our lives. Glad you are enjoying our videos 🙂

[@kllisk]

Wow! So much honeycomb even after all that vibration. I just used a palm sander on the outside of the Sonatube and got great results

[@poo2764]

Well done you two, can't wait for next episode 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙂

[@cb4874]

Excellent progress! Looks cold out… bbbbrrrrr…… !

[@northtoalaska2022]

It was chilly 🙂 thank you!

[@shadeiland]

Plumbers trick. Tape the ends of the pipe to prevent debris and dirt from getting into your water lines.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Great tip!

[@rickwhiterock2681]

Good job guys, great team work. The foundation looks solid with the detail you both put into it. Hope the snow holds off, want to see more progress. God Bless.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you 😊 and God bless 🙏

[@黒猫-z6b]

基礎も出来て材料の木を伐採したり、製材のマシンの様子も楽しみですワクワクが止まらない